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GXZ 8130

2012 Volkswagen Golf S TDI

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

177,309 mi
Last recorded177,309 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGXZ 8130
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf S TDI
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 177,309 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2025 177,165 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2024 166,528 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2023 156,958 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2022 146,063 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2022 145,031 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2019 110,333 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2018 92,364 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 74,545 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Golf S TDI?

Based on 14,095 MOT tests across 2,703 vehicles.

82.6%
Pass Rate
8,387
Miles/Year
2,703
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1
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GXZ 8130 is a 2012 Volkswagen Golf S TDI in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Golf S TDI fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GXZ 8130, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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What year was GXZ 8130 registered?

GXZ 8130 is a 2012 Volkswagen Golf S TDI, first registered on 31 July 2012.

Is GXZ 8130 safe to buy?

The MOT history for GXZ 8130 shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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